Bock

A deep golden (Helles Bocks & Maibocks) to brown (Traditional Bocks) colored lager, which originated in the German town of Einbeck as early as the 14th century. After being resurrected in Munich three centuries later, this style errantly became known as "bock" (which also means "billy-goat" in German) instead of "beck." The bock beer is malty rich and sweet (but not overly sweet) and typically contains bready, toasted, even caramel flavors that are in some cases lightly balanced but never overcome by hops. The alcohol level is higher than the average beer but does not dominate the aroma or flavor. The body of a bock is medium to just under full-bodied. The smooth character of a lager should come through in the bock.

	Beer | Location	Reviews	Score
	Gordon Biersch Winter Bock NV, United States	9	3.292
	Rogue John John Dead Guy OR, United States	9	3.617
	La Trappe Bockbier / Koningshoeven Bockbier Netherlands	9	3.584
	Millstream Schokolade Bock IA, United States	9	3.134
	Sudwerk Maibock CA, United States	9	3.492
	Mill Street Helles Bock Canada	8	3.327
	Gordon Biersch Maibock NV, United States	8	3.327
	Amsterdam Spring Bock Canada	8	3.464
	New Glarus Cabin Fever Honey Bock WI, United States	8	3.545
	Urthel Bock Belgium	8	3.291
	New Belgium Hop Kitchen Hoppy Bock Lager CO, United States	8	3.300
	New Glarus Back Forty Bock WI, United States	8	3.291
	Andechser Bergbock Hell Germany	7	3.420
	Chouffe Bok 6666 Belgium	7	3.280
	Heineken 2000 Netherlands	7	3.590
	Mahrs Bock Bier Germany	7	3.360
	Ramstein Maibock NJ, United States	7	3.450
	Saint Arnold Spring Bock TX, United States	7	3.520
	Southampton May Bock NY, United States	7	3.330
	t IJ Bockbier Netherlands	7	3.370